Fresh music Friday: Maggie Lindemann + more

Friday

Nov 17, 2017 at 2:13 PM

Some fresh new jams to check out today

Staff Reports

1. Maggie Lindemann - "Obsessed"

Today, 19 year-old artist MaggieLindemann announced that she has partnered with luxury make-up brand, Pat McGrath for the launch of the “So Obsessed” campaign, the first-ever beauty brand sold through a music-streaming platform. Today, Maggie will also debut her new tune, the glittering pop gem called "Obsessed."

2. Aly & AJ - "Ten Years" EP

Following the release of their first new music in ten years - anthemic synth pop tunes "I Know" + "Take Me" - the sister duo Aly & AJ are gearing up to release their highly anticipated EP, "Ten Years" today.

3. Demo Taped - "Pack of Gum"

Nineteen-year-old ATLien Demo Taped is about to drop his new tune "Pack of Gum." About the song, he explained "it’s about losing touch with someone after being in tune for a while. It’s about not wanting to be forgotten by someone you love. It’s called 'Pack of Gum' because when my anxiety was at it’s peak, it affected me physically. Sometimes I would get sick and so I resorted to carrying around a pack of gum at all times." The track has that infectious Demo Taped sound, with glitchy electronics stacked against an r&b bass line, with vocals that glide effortlessly over the synths.

4. Rayvon Owen - "Volume"

Los Angeles-based it-boy Rayvon Owen has a new tune, "Volume," dropping this week and it's an absolute anthem. The track is about expressing who you are, living life the way you want to and not changing for anyone, and comes from Rayvon's forthcoming EP. Rayvon has a strong presence within the LGBT community, doing work with organizations like The Trevor Project, Human Rights Campaign and POINT Foundation. He also worked closely with his boyfriend, producer and director, Shane Bitney Crone, following the release of his documentary, ‘Bridegroom" - which followed Shane’s heartbreaking story about the prejudice he faced from his late boyfriend’s family following his tragic death.

5. Olivia O'Brien - "It's Not That Deep" EP

Cali-based singer-songwriter, Olivia O'Brien returns this week with the release of her EP, "It's Not That Deep," which includes her anthems "No Love" and "RIP" which have racked in 6 million Spotify streams to date. Olivia is currently on the road, touring the States with Jack & Jack.

6. Yoke Lore - "Stoned" Remix

Yoke Lore, the new musical venture of Adrian Galvin (previously of Walk the Moon and Yellerkin), has racked in millions of Spotify streams on his EPs, has had songs featured in MTV’s The Real World and Netflix’s Santa Clarita Diet, and has had numerous HypeM #1 Most Popular tracks. This week, he's debuting a fresh new take of Denmark duo Blondage's track, "Stoned."

7. Leyya - "Drumsolo"

Austrian duo, Leyya have a new song called "Drumsolo" - an offbeat indie track with meandering vocals and melodies that plays with contrasting textures and elements. The track comes from their album, Sauna - due this January.